Geography
Geography
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Geography is the study of the earth, its lands, features, inhabitants and phenomena. The course aims to explore our environments as well as our relationships with the world and one another. It will improve your understanding of the complex and fascinating world in which we live, including current events such as flooding, earthquakes, migration and development.
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Why study Geography?
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Exam Board and Specification | AQA Geography |
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Assessment arrangements |
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Textbooks, websites and other relevant material | GCSE Geography for AQA, Oxford
Oxford Student Atlas |
Any other information | Pupils will complete two pieces of fieldwork, in two contrasting environments, one focussing on human geography and the other focusing on physical geography. One of these field trips will be residential and take place over a period of 2-4 days. |
Each department has a 'DNA', that is to say our vision for that department. The DNA of the Geography Department can be viewed here:
Bolingbroke Academy Subject DNA: Humanities
To view the full subject curriculum for Key Stage 4 please click here: Key Stage 4 Curriculum 2018-19
If you have any queries please contact Head of Humanities Ms Gelder